More than 100 people have been killed in London for sixth year in a row – despite capital being in lockdown for most of 2020

More than 100 people have been killed in London for the sixth consecutive year – despite the capital being in lockdown for much of 2020.

The horrifying death toll includes 12 teenagers and six children aged ten and under. 

Charges have been brought in more than two-thirds of all investigations and there have been convictions in a number of cases.

Last year, London saw its deadliest year in a decade, with more than 150 people killed. 

The tragic deaths of Poorna Kaameshwari Sivaraj, 36, and son Kailash Kuha Raj (both pictured) in Brentford, west London, brought the toll of killings in London to 101 so far this year

Charges have been brought in more than two-thirds of all investigations and there have been convictions in a number of cases (above, officer at scene in Brentford)

The death of a three-year-old boy and his parents last week has brought this year's toll to 101 so far. 

The bodies of Poorna Kaameshwari Sivaraj, 36, and son Kailash Kuha Raj were found at their home in Brentford, West London. 

It is thought Kuha Raj Sithamparanathan, Kailish's father and Ms Sivaraj's husband, fatally injured himself when officers forced entry.

The 42-year-old was found with stab injuries and pronounced dead by paramedics at the scene.

Sophie Linden, London's Deputy Mayor for policing and crime, said the milestone brought 'deep sadness and deep regret'.

During lockdown, London saw a 25 per cent increase in calls to the National Domestic Abuse helpline.